New Delhi, September 16: Two main parties from Muslim and Hindu sides have written to the Supreme Court seeking resumption of negotiation by the mediation panel to develop a consensus on the contentious Babri Masjid-Ram Janmbhoomi title dispute case. The Supreme Court-appointed mediation panel, headed by former apex court judge FMI Kalifulla, stalled talks between Hindu and Muslim parties on July 29. Ayodhya Case: Supreme Court Asks Muslims About Their Holy Place's Origin.

The mediation panel, which started meetings with both Hindu and Muslim parties on March 8, carried out negotiations for 155 days. Negotiations hit roadblock reportedly because of the hardline stand taken by Jamiat Ulema-e-Hind VHP-backed Ram Janmabhoomi Nyas. Earlier, Nirmohi Akhara had also strongly supported Justice SA Bobde's suggestion to set up a mediation panel. Nirmohi Akhara is seeking priestly rights for the idols at the disputed site.